Kaxexe

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One could say that Kaxexe doesn't sound much different than Bonga's Angola 72, but that's not really a criticism: the latter is known to be one of the finest albums to ever come out of Africa. Yes, Bonga is in classic form here, showing that his hoarse growl still has a warm roughhewn quality that is both gentle and passionate. Not surprisingly, the voice is the focal point as his quartet (on acoustic guitar, accordion, bass, and drums) provides lilting acoustic support in slow to medium tempos. On the slow tunes, the singer really stretches out to allow listeners to luxuriate in his world-class pipes. But there are also upbeat tunes like the galloping "Samania" and the driving "Kiamangongo" that infuse the album with energy, proving that the group isn't above showing people how to have a good time. This is definitely a must for Bonga fans as well as those with a taste for fado and morna. --Tad Hendrickson

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Kaxexe
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"experience the love and life through music ~ BONGA"

Kaxexe
Bonga
Manufacturer: Times Square Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Africa | International | Styles | Music
Angola | Africa | International | Styles | Music
General | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001CCXIE
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

Kianje
Kaxexe
Marimbondo
Vira Moda
Poeira
Samania
Kambomborinho
Kiamangongo
Diakandumba
Kapakaio
Kutonoka
Moname
Nucos Da Buala
Turmas Do Bairro

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One could say that Kaxexe doesn't sound much different than Bonga's Angola 72, but that's not really a criticism: the latter is known to be one of the finest albums to ever come out of Africa. Yes, Bonga is in classic form here, showing that his hoarse growl still has a warm roughhewn quality that is both gentle and passionate. Not surprisingly, the voice is the focal point as his quartet (on acoustic guitar, accordion, bass, and drums) provides lilting acoustic support in slow to medium tempos. On the slow tunes, the singer really stretches out to allow listeners to luxuriate in his world-class pipes. But there are also upbeat tunes like the galloping "Samania" and the driving "Kiamangongo" that infuse the album with energy, proving that the group isn't above showing people how to have a good time. This is definitely a must for Bonga fans as well as those with a taste for fado and morna. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

"experience the love and life through music ~ BONGA".......2004-03-17

Time Square presents Bonga Kwenda (alias Jose Adelino Barcelo de Carvalho) with his latest album "Kaxexe", featuring fourteen moving tracks with a signature style that will leave wanting more ~ his compositions reach the zenith on every track ~ each song makes a statement.

The stand out has to be "POEIRA", very dramatic in content ~ makes you use your thinking cap ~ every song brings your cares and hopes for your neighbor into the picture ~ listen to his raspy voice along with acoustic guitars, accordion, cavaquinho and bass ~ there is an international flavor throughout the entire album, very impressive engagement.